Residents are invited to enjoy free entertainment, refreshments, health services and a resource fair while getting to know each other during upcoming Safe Summer Nights events put on by the city of Las Vegas.

Music, children’s games and face painting are planned, and free hot dogs and water will be available while supplies last. Attendees also can learn about community resources, including summer activities for youths, health services, community safety, money management programs and adult education opportunities.

The awards, presented during the 12th annual Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit in Reno, honored individuals, agencies and groups for improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities, safety and advocacy.

Honorees included Erin Breen, director of the Safe Community Partnership program at UNLV; the city of Henderson; and Ron Floth, outreach coordinator at the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

Bicyclists and pedestrians make up to 12 percent of all trips in the U.S., according to Nevada officials. Bicycling and pedestrian planning across Nevada have shown a surge in public interest in bicycling and walking, with more than half of vehicle users surveyed saying they would drive less if other forms of commuting were available, state officials said.

The Nevada Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board was created by the Nevada Legislature to advise state agencies on policies, programs and facilities and to promote programs and facilities for the safe use of bicycles and pedestrians.

For more information, visit bicyclenevada.com.

COURSE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION FOR ASPIRING HOPE FOR PRISONERS MENTORS

Hope for Prisoners plans a 14-hour certification course for residents who are interested in becoming a certified reentry mentor for the nonprofit.

The training is planned for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, 6-8 p.m. May 20 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 24 at the nonprofit’s offices, 3430 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 350.

Hope for Prisoners aims to help adults and young adults exiting the judicial system to reenter and effectively function in mainstream society.

To complete an application for training, visit hopeforprisoners.org and click Become a Mentor.

SHREDDING EVENT PLANNED MAY 3 AT ALL AMERICAN PARK

Residents can get rid of unwanted documents during a shredding event planned for 10 a.m. to noon May 3 at All American Park, 1551 S. Buffalo Drive.

Graduates were Karl Roddy, who entered the program Nov. 7 after his 52nd arrest; Kirsten Pritchard, who entered the program March 5, 2013, after her 36th charge; A.Y. Rojas, who was remanded Jan. 9, 2013, after failing to follow court-imposed orders; Dustin McMenemy, who was referred to the program Aug. 1 on what was his 24th charge; Nicholas Buono, who entered the program after being referred by Las Vegas deputy city marshals; Pablo Thompson, who was identified as a candidate during an in-custody appearance; and Tyrone McDougald, who entered the program Dec. 10, 2012, after his 15th arrest.

HOPE Court is an alternative sentencing program designed to give a second chance to habitual offenders with issues related to homelessness, misdemeanor activity and substance abuse.

The program finds housing for participants and requires them to complete drug treatment, counseling, job readiness and life-skills courses. Defendants must stay out of trouble and abstain from drugs and alcohol during the program.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/government/municipalcourt.htm.

The decals were donated so new adoptive pet owners can display them on their windows at home. The stickers were designed to alert rescue workers to pets living inside the home in the event of a fire, a flood or any other emergency.

The theme of the event, being put on with help from SM@RTConnections, will be, Hero Bowl: Knock Down Pins for Kids. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero. The event is for attendees 21 or older.

On-site registration is set for 1:30 p.m., with the first of two games slated to start at 2 p.m. Bowling will be followed by an awards ceremony, planned at 4 p.m. Awards will be handed out for various categories. A raffle and silent auction also are scheduled.

Registration is $50 per person.

Leadership Henderson is a nonprofit that operates under the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation. SM@RTConnections is a local organization that aims to educate residents about the dangers of sexting and the Internet.

For more information or to sign up for the fundraiser, visit beingsmart.org/herobowl.

The Nevada State Contractors Board plans a public workshop at 9 a.m. April 30 and a public hearing at 9 a.m. May 15 at 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200, Henderson, regarding proposed board regulation changes.

For more information, visit nvcontractorsboard.com or read the workshop and hearing notice of intent via PDF at tinyurl.com/nscbregulations.

WORKSHOP TO OFFER INFORMATION ON SAFETY FOR WARD 2 SENIORS

A free Ward 2 informational workshop for residents 50 or older is set for 9 to 11 a.m. April 24 at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive.

Presentations are planned from the Social Security Administration and Nathan Adelson Hospice. Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is slated to discuss senior safety, and information on Medicare is set to be available.

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